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(More customer reviews)Mr. Diepersloot has written a book which has immediate impact on the training of anyone applying it. A potentially esoteric discussion of the Wuji meditation principles is nicely leavened with historical anecdotes, theory and very practical suggestions. An instructor is certainly necessary for achieving depth in this art but I found that I was able to immediately incorporate his description of how to find the Wuji point, developing that to the central pole through the body, into my Taiji practise and gain marked improvements. His explanations of the Taiji sphere and cylinder, while similar to descriptions in other publications, were nicely placed within the text to enhance understanding.
A central tenet of his book is that insufficient attention is paid to the Wuji point. He makes the point that in Taiji theory, the Wuji is the starting point, the one, from which all else, the many, springs. Student reflection on this agrees with him, as the starting position in the Taiji form is the simple standing posture, with both hands by the side. Mr. Diepersloot posits that insufficient attention is paid to this idea and argues his case well, based on the ideas of his master in this art.
My understanding of what I was trying to do with Quiet Standing Meditation stepped up a notch on the first day I trained with these ideas in mind. I also gained far greater awareness of internal body mechanics and, I believe, immediately improved both my balance and my control of my central point. These were reflected in improvements in my form.
All of this from the application of one profoundly simple mental exercise and a little theory. More advanced exercises are also included but I have a lot of work to do before then. Mr. Diepersloot has provided what I believe to be a fundamental text on internal martial arts, one which I recommend to any neigung exponent. I will use it for years to come.
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